Making Better Decisions Through Critical Thinking
Who is the course for?
This course is intended for members of leadership at all levels of the organization who want to create a more inclusive culture at work.
Skill Level
Foundational
Time Commitment
Weekly Time Committment
60 Minutes/Week
Duration
3 Weeks
Leader Behaviors
This course strengthens your skills in the following leader behaviors:
- Builds Trust
- Champions Change
- Collaborates and Promotes Teamwork
- Demonstrates Self-Management
- Diagnose Needs
- Focuses on Results through People
- Inspires
- Leverages Diversity
- Practices Self-Awareness
- Sets Goals
- Solves Problems
- Takes Initiative
Course Overview
There is a crucial, wide-spread movement happening within organizations to reduce workplace bias and become more inclusive; however, the demographic makeup of the leadership roles within organizations remains unchanged. Organizations with diverse and inclusive practices have better operating performance and profitability than those without an inclusive mindset. Creating an inclusive mindset and culture begins with leadership.
This course prepares organizational leaders to improve diversity and inclusion practices through accountability, using power and influence to drive change and model the empathy needed during the process.
Completing this course will help you:
- Define what it means to have an inclusive mindset.
- Identify the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to develop an inclusive mindset.
- Develop strategies to be accountable for creating and fostering inclusiveness.
- Utilize tools and techniques to address bias.
Learning Path
Session 1 - What Does It Mean to Have an Inclusive Mindset?
In this session, we will explore what it means to lead with an inclusive mindset and why it is important to the organization and the company.
Virtual Session (30 minutes) + Online Journal (15 minutes) + Activity (15 minutes)
Session 2 - Developing an Inclusive Mindset
In this session, we will identify the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to develop an inclusive mindset. Participants will explore their current mindset through a journey of self-reflection and self-discovery.
Virtual Session (30 minutes) + Online Journal (15 minutes) + Activity (15 minutes)
Session 3 - Inclusion Accountability
In this session, inclusion accountability and its importance will be defined and explored. Participants will apply self-awareness and self-regulation skills to develop strategies for holding themselves accountable for creating and fostering a workplace environment of inclusiveness.
Virtual Session (30 minutes) + Online Journal (15 minutes) + Activity (15 minutes)
Session 4 - Influence and Empathy
Influence and empathy are two key skills for developing an inclusive mindset. In this session, we will recognize how to use emotional intelligence and empathy as skills to influence inclusiveness in the organization. We will also identify tools and techniques to build and enhance emotional intelligence and empathy skills.
Virtual Session (30 minutes) + Online Journal (15 minutes) + Activity (15 minutes)
Leader Behaviors
This course strengthens your skills in the following leader behaviors:
- Builds Trust
- Champions Change
- Collaborates and Promotes Teamwork
- Demonstrates Self-Management
- Diagnose Needs
- Focuses on Results through People
- Inspires
- Leverages Diversity
- Practices Self-Awareness
- Sets Goals
- Solves Problems
- Takes Initiative
Why people choose LEL for Leadership Development
The insights from this course have changed how I approach leadership. I now feel equipped to handle challenges more effectively and inspire my team every day.
An invaluable experience! The practical strategies and hands-on exercises helped me build strong leadership skills that I apply daily in my role.
Frequently asked questions
What is inclusive leadership training?
Inclusive leadership training teaches managers to lead in a way that makes every team member feel they belong and can contribute, by building self-awareness, addressing bias, and using influence and empathy to shape the culture around them. Leadership Edge Live delivers it as a three-week live virtual course focused on leadership behavior, not compliance, so it sits closer to how you manage people day to day than to a mandatory DEI module.
Why does inclusive leadership matter for a team’s performance?
Inclusive leadership matters because teams whose members feel respected and heard tend to perform better and stay longer, while people who feel excluded quietly disengage or leave. This course connects an inclusive mindset directly to results, framing inclusion as a leadership skill that protects retention and performance rather than a box to tick.
How do leaders recognize and reduce their own bias?
Leaders reduce bias first by building the self-awareness to notice where it shows up in their own decisions, then applying specific tools and techniques to interrupt it, especially in hiring, feedback, and who gets opportunities. The course dedicates one session to developing an inclusive mindset through self-reflection and another to inclusion accountability, so managers leave with practical ways to hold themselves to it.
How is this different from standard DEI training?
Standard DEI training usually explains concepts and policy; this course teaches the leadership behaviors that actually create an inclusive team, centered on accountability, influence, and empathy. Rather than raising awareness and stopping there, it uses emotional intelligence and empathy as tools leaders use to influence inclusiveness across their organization, which is why it lives in leadership development rather than compliance.
Who should take inclusive leadership training, and is it live?
This course is for leaders at any level who want to build a more inclusive culture on their team, from a first-time manager to a senior leader. It is delivered live online across three weekly sessions rather than as self-paced video, so the self-reflection and accountability work happens in real discussion, and a team can attend a free trial session first.
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